Maintenance and Engineering Manager
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Maintenance and Engineering Managers in the United States tend to be well-versed in their field, and nearly three-fourths have more than 10 years of experience. Average salary is expected to be around $91K per year, but may range from $49K to $142K per year. In the world of Maintenance and Engineering Managers, overall income ranges from $49K near the bottom to $142K at the top; this can include more than $21K from bonuses and more than $11K from profit sharing in exceptional cases. Career length and the particular city each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. Medical benefits are awarded to almost all, and a large number earn dental coverage. Work is enjoyable for Maintenance and Engineering Managers, who typically claim high levels of job satisfaction. This report is based on responses to the PayScale salary survey.

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Job Description for Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Manufacturing companies frequently have a large number of pieces of machinery and automation that must function at peak efficiency at all times. The person who ensures that these machines work as intended is a maintenance and engineering manager. These managers oversee all aspects of the manufacturing site itself, and they help ensure best practices to maintain productivity and worker safety are followed.

The maintenance and engineering manager helps maintain production benchmarks. This involves regular analysis of the utility and application of automated and machine processes, as well as making necessary adjustments to improve efficiency. The engineering manufacturer may also be a first-line consult on renovation, improvement, and capital expenditures related to machinery and mechanical processes. They may be called upon to provide statistical analysis of various mechanical improvements to assess costs and benefits.

In the "maintenance" aspect of the position, the engineering manager likely conducts regular inspections of all mechanical processes and machinery in the plant. The manager assesses them for any flaws related to efficiency or worker safety, and then they work to correct these defects in a timely manner.

Most companies require at least a bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering for this position. Larger companies may require postgraduate education or extensive experience in manufacturing or mechanical engineering processes as well.

The engineering manager works regular business hours in some situations; however, some organizations prefer to have at least one maintenance and engineering manager on duty during all plant operating hours. Thus, for companies performing three-shift production runs over 24 hours, the manager may be required to work any of those shifts as necessitated by the employer.

Maintenance and Engineering Manager Tasks

Oversee safety and appearance of facilities and equipment.

Determine priorities and equipment needs for maintenance and repairs.

Train and enforce safety procedures and all applicable regulations.

Supervise the maintenance staff and schedule for preventative and critical tasks.

Track and document all maintenance, upgrades, and repairs, including budget.

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Popular Skills for Maintenance and Engineering Manager

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Maintenance and Engineering Managers seem to require a number of specific skills. Most notably, skills in Plant Maintenance, Engineering Design, Manufacturing Process Engineering, and Operations Management are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 10 percent and 14 percent. Most people familiar with Project Management also know Manufacturing Process Engineering and Operations Management. Most people experienced in Maintenance also know Operations Management and Manufacturing Process Engineering.

Pay by Experience Level for Maintenance and Engineering Manager

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

For many Maintenance and Engineering Managers, extensive experience does not lead to significantly more money. Salaries for inexperienced workers average out to $82K, and those with five to 10 years' experience earn a higher median of $71K. For Maintenance and Engineering Managers, 10 to 20 years of experience on the job amounts to an average salary of $97K. Maintenance and Engineering Managers who surpass 20 years on the job report pay that isn't as high as one would expect; the median compensation for this crowd sits around $104K.